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why we're watching

President Barack Obama was elected with much fanfare and curiosity from both Muslim-Americans and the Muslim world. But after more than 18 months in office and the White House's renewed focus on relations with Muslims, how is Mr. Obama and his closest advisers doing?

Obama Helps Fundraise for Illinois Senate Candidate Alexi Giannoulias

Obama Watch Afshan Qureshi | Aug 5, 2010 | 7:14 PM

President Barack Obama aided U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias on Thursday, raising much-needed campaign funds and reassuring voters that the Democrat is a trusted ally who can be counted on to help advance a progressive agenda.

Clinton Praises Kenyan Road to Democracy

Obama Watch Zohair Jamal | Aug 5, 2010 | 12:38 PM

Secretary of State Hilary Clinton praises peaceful voting procedures in Kenya.

US Plans to Impose New Sanctions on North Korea

Obama Watch Sumaya Albgal | Aug 5, 2010 | 1:20 AM

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has expressed her disapproval over warnings made by North Korea regarding US naval drills set in South Korea. The Secretary of State said it is "distressing" that North Korea keeps issuing threats.

President Obama Celebrates 49th Birthday

Obama Watch Afshan Qureshi | Aug 4, 2010 | 6:48 PM

President Barack Obama celebrates his 49th birthday today with old friends in Chicago as First Lady Michelle Obama and their younger daughter Sasha vacate in Spain while their oldest daughter is spending a month at an undisclosed camp.

Clinton Promises Pakistan Support For Natural Disasters

Obama Watch Zohair Jamal | Aug 4, 2010 | 1:31 PM

Secretary of State Hilary Clinton promises aid to Pakistan after the recent floodings and condemns latest suicide bombings

Obama Praises Plan to Withdraw Troops from Iraq as a Promise Kept

Obama Watch Sumaya Albgal | Aug 3, 2010 | 11:27 PM

President Barack Obama says this month’s plan of withdrawing troops from Iraq comes “as promised and on schedule,” during a speech to the national convention of the Disabled American Veterans on Monday.

Rahm Emanuel's Fundraiser Declared a Success

Obama Watch Afshan Qureshi | Aug 3, 2010 | 4:22 PM

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel’s fundraiser dinner hosted for Florida Democratic Senatorial candidate Kendrick Meek was a success in garnering Democratic support for the four-term House representative.

who we're watching

		Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office.

		Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving in the administration of President Barack Obama.

		Rahm Emanuel is currently serving as White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama.